Praeludium und Allegro
Before that I just gotta say shoutout to Kreisler for being one of my favourite violinists because he makes a few of the most charming pieces to play on the violin. Also I just thought it's funny how he had to come up with false clickbaity names at the time of writing to convince people it's some niche underground age-old work and not his own because he thought it would garner more audience at his recital. From which interview this was I forgot.
Praeludium und Allegro is one of the many beloved Kreisler pieces which I'd like to learn but have yet to touch at all. I figured it was somewhat above my range, as you should always chase after, but possible.
I find that it's highly influenced by baroque, terrifyingly with its continuous fast passages with little room for breathing, especially with all the chords I think it would take a while to really get the full hang of it. Position-wise I think it's complex but comprehensible and hopefully doable for my average-sized hand but the speed and necessary accuracy takes me off.
On rendition, I understand that there are many other creative ways to express intensity but shredding loud chords just always does it for me. I don't know whose this is but by far it resonate with me the most. If it were like talking, I think the violin should sound concise and articulate, actually shouting and screaming as it goes into a raging manic episode.
Another one violinist whose name I have irresponsibly forgotten (again, mb), played a bit too delicately for my liking, but I think there's a charm in their sensitivity, like a need to be careful about every articulation. Maybe some might be moved by the sorrow it conveys, but I think I'd have to disagree because I think the piece doesn't fit to sound like a weeping widow.